Hundreds of volunteers participated in first-ever International Plastic Pellet Count
From Wisconsin to Copacabana 52,458 plastic pellets were collected from beaches, streams, and lake shores.
Oceans
Home to diverse wildlife from the smallest krill to the biggest whale, our country’s oceans — and the ecosystems they support — are worth preserving for future generations.
The Latest on Oceans
The impact of the Deepwater Horizon on one of Earth’s rarest whales
More of our ocean wildlife spared from drilling
Updates
Six highways in the sky aid in seabird migration
Whale songs share similiarities to human language
Gulf gets an unusual visit from two right whales
What You Can Do
Featured Resources
Ocean appreciation workbook for kids
Which whales live near you?
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill is still wreaking havoc on the Gulf of Mexico
The risks of deep-sea mining: Disruption on a massive scale
The Latest
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Resource guide for 2025 UN Ocean Conference coverage
Our Kelsey Lamp and Laura Deehan are at the UN Oceans Conference. And we work on oceanic concerns from pollution to marine life all year-round.
Whales’ baleen holds clues about the species’ reaction to whaling
A forgotton collection of baleen helped Smithsonian scientist discover evidence of the stress caused by a resumption of whaling.
Is offshore wind killing whales?
Separating fact from fiction when it comes to offshore wind’s impacts on whales
The Antiquities Act is meant to protect America’s natural and cultural treasures forever. Is the Act itself in danger?
The Antiquities Act has played a crucial role in protecting many of America's most treasured landscapes. We take it for granted at our peril.
Why America should go big on offshore wind
A panel of experts explained the benefits of offshore wind and how everyone can help America reach its offshore wind potential.